Vanity case



oct., 11, 1927. 1,644,704

VJ. F. VBABBITT VANITY CASE Filed DecT 2. 1926 M wi?" www2/71M,

Patented ct. ll, i927.

narran tenga rarer Jorrit r. BABBrrT, or LGUIsvILLE, KENTUCKY, AssreNon ro Jorrit v. PILCHER, or

LoUIsvrLLE, KENTUCKY. Y

VANITY CASE.

My present invention relates to improvements inrvanity cases of the type containing a powder compact and mirror, and the invention aims to provide a device of this character which will be of attractive appearance and capable of being economically produced, and which embodies a compact receptacle which can he used for powder 1n either loose or cake form. A further object is to provide a vanity having a powder receptacle having as a cover a flexible perforated diaphragm which may be vibrated to expel the powder for use.

Another object is to provide improved means forv holding the receptacle in the case section, and for holding the diaphragm to the receptacle.

With these vseveral objects in view the invention includes the novel features of con struction hereinafter described. What constitutes my invention being ascertained and defined by the appended claims.

An embodiment of the-invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which:

Figure l is a central transverse section through the vanity case when in closedposition.

Fig. 2 is a plan view with the cover section open. Fig. 2a is a detail view.

Fig. 3 is a sectional detail on line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4l is an elevation of a modified form of case.

Fig. 5 is a view of the same open, similar to Fig. 2, and

Fig. 6 is a transverse section through the closed case.

In the following description for'the convenience and to more clearly distinguish the parts I shall refer to the complete article as a vanity.

This comprises a case of approximately watch case appearance comprising two sheet metal sections designated l and 2 respectively, the former comprising the compact holder and the latter the mirror holder and being in effect the cover of the compact holding section. Each of these is provided with a curved wall la, and EZ2L respectively which walls define substantially the depth of the case sections, though the bottom and top walls may be and are shown as slightly concavo-conveX as a matter of attractive appearance, though they could be made list if Application filed December 2, 1926. Serial No. 152,193.

hinge eye 2b integral with the cover section which lits in a cut away portion 1 c of the body wall and is engaged by a split ring 3 forming thev hinge pintle which ring is sprung vinto 'engagement with the annular internal channel formed by thel peripheral curvedwall of the body section 1.. Theinirrordesignated4 is preferably retained in the cover section by a similar split ring y,5.

For holding the sections in closed position I provide a very simple and economical form of catch which consists of a small nib or projection 6 on theflange lbfopposite: the hinge which projection may` be. formed by punching'the flange outwardly intermediate its height to form a rounded nib' overV which the edge' of thecover section' snaps.`

7 designates the compact receptacle which i is shaped to fit snugly in the section l and is adapted to hold powder in cake formk when desired. For retaining it in position I strike one edge outwardly to form a lip or teat 7a which snaps under the edge of the wall of the body section.v More than one of these c ould be provided if desired but I have found one sufficient.

To enable the receptacle to be used for powder I provide it with a cover in the shape of a flexible diaphragm 8, preferably of Celluloid having a plurality of approxi# mately centrally arranged powder exit openings 8".

The diaphragm being securely held at its edges, if it is vibrated, as by tapping, air will be drawn in and expelled through the` openings and will circulate beneath the diaphragm and when expelled will carry some of the powder with it for use. I have devised special means for holding the diaphragm which comprises a pair of interfitting rings of substantially L shape in cross section, designated 9 and 10 respectively, between the horizontal flanges of which the edge of the diaphragm is clamped.

Ihe rings may be secured together with a in)l the punched out lip' 7a but is of less size so that -a pointed instrument such as a knife 'blinde may be readily inserted to pry out the cover rings.

In some cases I may prefer to use' a spring catch and such modiicatio-n is shown in Fi s. 14, 5 and 6.

1n thisforni the compact receptacle 7 is made of smaller diameter and is provided with a peripheral vflange 7 at its upper edge *for lit-ting' snugly within the upper edge of the compact.

A catch 1l similar to that disclosed at 5 in my Letters Patent #1,596,790 is secured to a free end of the split rin-g 3 which cooperates withfthe edge of the cover section, the

Vflange 7 having a cut-away portion 7d to allow inward movement or" the catch.

Having thus described my invention what I claim is:

1. In a vanity a pair of circular case sections hinged together vand having inwardly v,curved walls `abutting when the case is closed, and a powder receptacle in one of .said sections having an integral lip or projection for snapping into engagement with the inturned edge of the wall of said section, ring means frictionally held within the wall of the receptacle, and a resilient diaphragm having openings in the central part only and a peripheral edge rigidly supported by said `ring means.

2. In a vanity a pair of case sections hinged together and having curved walls abutting when the cas-e is closed, and a compact receptacle in one of said sections having an integral lip or projectionv for snapping into engagement with the edge of the wall of said section, ring means 'frictionally held within the lwall of the receptacle, and a il'eXibleV diaphragm having central openings and a peripheral edge rigidly supported by said ring means, said ring having a nib or projection lying in the space formed by the lip on the receptacle and of less size than said space.

3. In a vanity case, a pair of circular case sections, one of which forms a powdercontainer and th-e other a cover -therefor,said powder container having an inwardly curved wall, the edge of which abuts the edge of the cover section when closed, a powder receptacle in said powder containing section with means for holding it detachably therein, a pair of rings held within the wall of the receptacle, and a resilient diaphragm having openings in the central part only and having a peripheral edge clamped between said rings.

In testimony whereof I afiiX my signature,

JOHN F. BABBI'IT. 

